Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville), Chairman of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB), has announced that CSRAB Executive Director Bill Carleton will be retiring in the near future.

“Director Carleton has been a tremendous asset to CSRAB during his more than a decade of service,” Rosenberger said. “He is leaving the Statehouse a better place than when he inherited it for members, staff and visitors. The recent security upgrades and safety improvements that were implemented could not have happened without his work and dedication. He will be greatly missed, and I thank him for his loyal and dedicated service.”

“I am proud of the accomplishments we have made during my time here,” Carleton said. “It has been my pleasure working for the people of Ohio with the support of the staff, CSRAB board, and members of the General Assembly and the Governor’s office. I believe that I am leaving in place an exceptional staff of qualified employees and leaders to continue the progress made in maintaining and preserving Capitol Square.”

The Speaker has announced that he and the board will begin accepting applications for the executive director position immediately. More information for how to apply is available at http://www.ohiostatehouse.org/announcements. Applicants are encouraged to send resumes and cover letters via email to director_opening@ohiostatehouse.org. They may also send materials to Speaker Rosenberger’s office at 77 High Street, 14th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

All materials must be received by Friday, March 4, 2016 at 5 p.m. A screening panel will convene to interview applicants beginning next week and a board meeting will be held Thursday, March 10th to elect a new executive director and to determine a transition plan.

Today, following the passage of Am. Sub. House Bill 64 through the Senate, the Ohio House voted to reject Senate amendments and to send the state operating budget to conference committee. Speaker Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) released a statement.

Today, the Ohio House of Representatives passed Amended Substitute House Bill 64, the biennial state budget bill that allocates funding to schools, community projects and government initiatives as well as providing significant tax relief to all Ohioans and small businesses in the state.